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Current local time in Knysna, South Africa

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SAST · UTC+02:00 · South Africa Standard Time

About Knysna

Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa uses the South Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Johannesburg), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 68,659.

Country:South Africa
State / region:Western Cape
Coordinates:34°02′S / 23°03′E
Population:68,659
Currency:South African rand (ZAR)
Languages:Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Country calling code:+27

Time zone in Knysna

IANA time zone:Africa/Johannesburg
Time zone name:South Africa Standard Time (SAST)
Current UTC offset:UTC+02:00
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

Knysna does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in Knysna today

Sunrise:05:37
Sunset:18:47
Solar noon:12:12
Day length:13h 09m
Civil twilight:05:11 – 19:12

Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (SAST) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Knysna

  • London+1 hKnysna is 1 hour ahead of London
  • New York+6 hKnysna is 6 hours ahead of New York
  • Abuja+1 hKnysna is 1 hour ahead of Abuja

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Frequently asked questions about Knysna time

What time zone is Knysna in?
Knysna uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg (South Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Knysna observe daylight saving time?
Knysna does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Knysna and London?
Right now Knysna is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Knysna and New York?
Right now Knysna is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.